Legal Opinion

Jones v. Charleston & W. C. Ry. Co.

Supreme Court of South Carolina

Decided March 29, 1928No. 12417PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. CitiEE Justice Watts.

This is an action for injury to person and property, commenced in November, 1926. On January 23, 1926, respondent’s Ford coupe and appellant’s train collided where the highway crosses at grade the Y track of appellant in or near the Town of Yemassee. The train consisted of an engine and two or three coaches. Respondent, claiming to have been injured personally, and his car damaged, entered suit against appellant in the sum of $15,000.00. The action is based on negligence and willfulness, the specifications of which are fully…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Smoak v. MartinSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1918
  2. Jowers v. Dysard Construction Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1919

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Bain Ex Rel. Estate of Bain v. Self Memorial HospitalCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1984
  2. Cooper Corporation v. JeffcoatSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1950
  3. State v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1985
  4. Gaines v. Thomas Ex Rel. Estate of MartinSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1962
  5. Lee v. Gulf Insurance CompanySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1966

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